Blockchain Technology

Is blockchain the answer to costly food recalls?

February 11, 2020

Grocery giant Kroger had enough of a crisis to deal with when it pulled frozen berries possibly contaminated with Hepatitis A last year.

Why data is key to complete supply chain traceability in food & beverage

The benefits of traceability for companies along the supply chain make it an essential undertaking.

February 5, 2020

Here's the advantages of end-to-end traceability solutions for the food and beverage supply chain, and the steps companies need to take to start reaping their rewards.

Study: Blockchain to save food industry $31B by 2024

Research found that IoT and blockchain will add significant value to players involved in the supply chain, from farmers to retailers and consumers.

December 11, 2019

New data from Juniper Research, London, shows that blockchain will enable $31 billion in food fraud savings globally by 2024 by immutably tracking food across the supply chain.

An update on integrating blockchain from farm to fork

Liz Parker

November 27, 2019

“Farm to fork” is not a new industry term, but it’s been gaining popularity lately.

Walmart Canada and DLT Labs launch world's largest full production blockchain solution for industrial application

November 20, 2019

Walmart Canada and DLT Labs have announced the launch of Walmart Canada's blockchain-based freight and payment network, the world's largest full production blockchain solution for any industrial application.

Blockchain spend in world agriculture market expected to record CAGR of 48.8%

What's more is, blockchain spend is projected to increase from $524.8 million in 2019 to $8,489 million by 2025

November 6, 2019

Blockchain spend in the agriculture industry increased at 129.3% during 2018 to reach $258 million, and is expected to record a CAGR of 48.8%, increasing from $524.8 million in 2019 to $8,489 million by 2025, according to a report produced by Research and Markets, Ireland.

Preventing and testing for pathogens and allergens across the food industry

Liz Parker

October 4, 2019

As Food Safety Strategies reports on daily, there are a massive amount of food recalls in the industry.

Oranco, Inc. to launch blockchain-based anti-counterfeiting laser recognition proprietary technology

September 27, 2019

Oranco, Inc. (ORNC), a company engaged in marketing and wholesale of self-branded liquors and wines in China, announced today its blockchain-based spirits identification and collection technology (the “Huaxin Cellar Blockchain platform”) has finished its test phase and the Company plans to launch the Huaxin Cellar Blockchain platform soon.

Nestlé announces blockchain pilot

The initial pilot program will trace milk from farms and producers in New Zealand to Nestlé factories and warehouses in the Middle East.

July 10, 2019

Nestlé S.A., Switzerland, announced a collaboration with OpenSC, a blockchain platform that allows consumers to track their food right back to the farm.

How advanced interleaving material technology can increase shelf life, improve food safety

Processors that take advantage of advancements in interleaving material technology and integrate these with their systems will significantly increase shelf life, food safety and profitability.

June 26, 2019

While interleaving materials are typically viewed as a commodity, material innovation and integration with high-speed interleaving machines can significantly enhance shelf life and food safety across a wide range of industries.